The Willis Independent School District has taken another step toward starting new major construction projects. The district confirmed Thursday that the school board approved the order to issue $100.15 million in bonds which voters passed in November. No tax increase is expected for the funds, which the district will pay back like a loan. from...
Magnolia earned a 7-0 victory over San Rayburn at the Willis Kat Cup Thursday afternoon. Maddie Ellis, Gaby Palomino, Skylar Replogle, Kiwi Cruz, Sammie Guidie, Laney Gonzales and Ellie Ketzner all scored goals for the Lady Bulldogs (5-0). Ellis recorded two assists, while Palomino, Gonzales, Tea Guidie and Tory Sims each had one. from yourconroenews.comclick...
Inspiration Ranch, the Magnolia-based equine therapy nonprofit, wants to expand its own industry, and its own programs, starting this year. Just recently, the organization added a new instructor, and soon it will be hosting formal certification training for future instructors. The nonprofit offers equine-assisted therapies and activities for trauma victims… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
A Willis woman’s family will celebrate her birthday just days after she died early Saturday when struck by a vehicle on Interstate 45. Shantrell Goodnight recently announced her 24th birthday on Facebook, said her great aunt, Elvira Nixon. Now, her family will be gathering to commemorate her at a 5 p.m. Thursday event at MLK...
WILLIS — George Hourahan picked up plenty of victories at Berton A. Yates Stadium during his time as the Willis girls soccer coach. He added another triumph at the venue Thursday, this time on the opposing sideline with Lake Creek. The Lions beat Willis 2-0 to open three days of Kat Cup action. from yourconroenews.comclick...
Montgomery’s Planning and Zoning Commission plans to crack down on unauthorized signage and banners in the historic district. Assistant City Administrator Dave McCorquodale informed the planning and zoning commission last Tuesday that the city implemented a signage ordinance in 2015, which addresses the downtown area, including for temporary signage. He… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Help us decide who should be The Courier’s All-Montgomery County Special Teams MVP by voting in our online poll at the bottom of the page. The winner will receive ¼ of the vote towards the superlative. The other three will come from our sports staff. Vote HERE if the poll… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Just like Mighty Mouse, area venues have jumped in to “save the day” when the population is desperate for entertainment other than re-runs of old TV series. And if not that, then the other choices may be tasteless, embarrassing “reality” shows, glorifying self-made celebrities you never heard of before. You… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
The internal audit department for Conroe Independent School District found 153 instruments at an estimated replacement value of nearly $440,000 are missing during its audit last school year. Brian Hayden, the administrative internal audit manager for the district, presented the full findings to the audit committee board on Jan. 13. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Help us decide who should be The Courier’s All-Montgomery County Newcomer of the Year by voting in our online poll at the bottom of the page. The winner will receive ¼ of the vote towards the superlative. The other three will come from our sports staff. Vote HERE if the… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...